Ian rankin is also the recipient of honorary degrees from the universities of abertay, st andrews, edinburgh, hull, the open university and is a fellow of the royal society of edinburgh. A new john rebus book is as welcome as a cool pint of guinness on st patricks day. Eleventh hour films have picked up the rights to author ian rankins inspector rebus book series, tapping gregory burke 71 to write a contemporary tv drama adaptation. It is an unusual promotional gambit before a book launch.
Ian rankin list of books the black book a fire consumed edinburghs central hotel five years ago. Ian rankin is also the recipient of honorary degrees from the universities of abertay, st andrews, edinburgh, hull and the open university. Each of the novels is linked by returning characters, such as siobhan clarke and big ger cafferty, but you can start reading the. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Ian rankin at the edinburgh international book festival the inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin. On the twentieth anniversary of ian rankins first american publication comes a novel bursting with the vitality and suspense that made its author one of crime fictions most dazzling stars. Dour detective to return in standing in another mans grave, a new story also featuring rankins latest creation, malcolm fox. Ian rankin has 202 books on goodreads with 526147 ratings. The nowretired inspector returns in a new story by ian rankin and playwright rona munro published. May 02, 2012 ian rankin discusses his latest book, the impossible dead, published in paperback on 29th may.
Not only is rebus as stubborn and anarchic as ever, but he finds himself in trouble with rankins latest creation, malcolm fox. Standing in another mans grave by ian rankin alibris. Author ian rankin back with new detective rebus novel ian rankin talks about the title of his book, standing in another mans grave, which is a mondegreen a misheard song lyric. November 2019 will see a brand new publication of westwind, a lost ian rankin novel which has been out of print for nearly 30 years. Ian rankin became a published author in 1986 when the flood was released. An appropriate date, then, for us to bring you a first look at ian rankins latest opus and the cover is even green.
Mar 17, 2016 a new john rebus book is as welcome as a cool pint of guinness on st patricks day. Ian rankin and the case of the disappearing detective is on bbc 1 tomorrow at 10. No reservations, he takes a trip through edinburgh with writercook anthony bourdain. Ian rankin in castle terrace carpark, edinburgh, a murder scene in one of his novels. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his.
A cracking thriller starring ian rankins new hero malcolm fox. In search of the real ian rankin, in the scotsman 10 march 2001, s2weekend, pp. Standing in another mans grave inspector rebus, book 18 by ian rankin book. The novels, centred on detective inspector john rebus, are mostly based in and around edinburgh. Detective inspector john rebus is retired but the shadows of his former life still follow him through the streets of edinburgh. Get the latest news on the coronavirus we have launched a daily public interest bulletin to. Buy the impossible dead by ian rankin online at alibris. Standing in another mans grave by ian rankin book 70 editions published between 2012 and 2016 in 5 languages and held by 3,042 worldcat member libraries worldwide. The data controller is the orion publishing group limited. Ian rankin discusses his latest book, the impossible dead, published in paperback on 29th may. He has been married to anna miranda harvey since july 5, 1986.
Standing in another mans grave is the triumphant return of john rebus, and a riveting story of sin, redemption, and revenge. The title and a few plot pointers will be revealed very soon keep your eyes peeled. Orion first edition, first printing, mint, new unread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by ian rankin. Drafted down to the big smoke thanks to a shelve tooth and nail. At the moment im busy working on this years new novel. He initially considered his first novel a standalone, however, eventually he continued the series fleshing out inspector rebus to the fullest.
Detective inspector john rebus is retired but the shadows of his former life still follow him through the. Rankin appears as a character in mccall smiths 2004 novel, 44 scotland street. He is a writer and actor, known for rebus 2000, reichenbach falls 2007 and doors open 2012. Malcolm fox and his team are back, investigating whether fellow cops covered up for. Ian rankin books list of books by author ian rankin. A brand new story written for the stage by ian rankin and adapted by. Di john rebus is an oldfashioned copper with a love of offkilter music, and the odd refreshment. The impossible dead, the second book in rankin s riveting new series, is featured in the december 2011 whodunit column and is filled. In a house of lies everyone has something to hide a missing private investigator is found, locked in a car hidden deep in the woods. Ian rankins work is now appearing in university literature departments, as modern examples of. Ian rankin discusses his latest book, the impossible dead. Ian rankin a major inquiry into a neighboring police force sees malcolm fox and his colleagues cast adrift, unsure of territory, protocol, or who they can trust.
Originally published in 1990, in a hardback run of just 1,000 copies, westwind was ian s fourth novel. The new play signed first edition copy author signed hardcover book. Ian james rankin obe dl frse frsl born 28 april 1960 is a scottish crime writer, best. Best known for his rebus series, they deliver hardboiled crime with a distinct scottish flavour sometimes cheesily referred to as tartan noir. Now a body with a bullet in the skull has been found in the charred ruins. A play the stage debut for the legendary detective john rebus in this brand new, original story by ian rankin, written alongside the awardwinning playwright rona munro. Ian rankins inspector john rebus novels in chronological.
Standing in another mans grave by ian rankin 20, hardcover. Its twentyfive years since john rebus appeared on the scene, and five years since exit music. The seventeenth was thought to be the last as rebus turned sixty, the age of retirement for cid officers, but at the hay festival in june 2012 rankin announced a further book, entitled standing in another mans grave, subsequently released in november 2012. The inspector rebus books are a series of detective novels by the scottish author ian rankin. His evocation of the mid 80s paranoia is tremendous. If you are an avid reader of it then great news a new book is coming out. Rebus is the glorious creation of ian rankin brought memorably to life by ken stott in a series of television. With malcolm fox as the investigating officer, are the past and present about to collide. Ian looks back on the last twelve months and shares some of his favourite books, films and records. See more ideas about ian rankin, rebus books and ian rankin books. The impossible dead by ian rankin books hachette australia.
Rather be the devil continues ian rankin s interest in exploring the city of edinburgh as a labyrinth in which everything connects, from the seediest pubs to the grandest georgian houses. Author interview ian rankin, author of the impossible dead. Ian rankin was born on april 28, 1960 in cardenden, fife, scotland as ian james rankin. The crime author on why he loves comics, his early interest in taboo worlds and, with a 22nd rebus novel out, how he keeps his. Mavericks like rebus wouldnt join the modern police. Bbc radio 4 did dramatizations of rankins the falls 2008, resurrection men 2008, strip jack 2010, the black book 2012, and black and blue 20 conclusion. Tooth and nail 1992, previously published as wolfman. Rather be the devil was announced this afternoon by rankin via the hitech means of twitter and periscope. Ian s classic lost thriller is published again in november 2019. Author ian rankin back with new detective rebus novel bbc. Ian rankin message board 11 2012 talk about the novels, new and used books that rankin has written.
One of the most successful and bestselling scottish crime authors around, ian rankin is perhaps most famous for the acclaimed inspector rebus series, which has consistently topped the sunday times bestseller lists, and was adapted into. As someone who has grown up and lives in south east scotland, ian rankins bestselling books provide the perfect material to make a thrilling series about crime in the modern world, said burke. Ian rankin inspector rebus series free pdf ebooks downloads. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Complete order of ian rankin books in publication order and chronological order. And if rowling, by the standards of her fortune, lives quite modestlyian rankin has told her that, in her position, he would buy a helicopter and goldplated pinball machinespublic documents. Each dust jacket is protected in an acidfree archival quality acetate cover. On the twentieth anniversary of ian rankin s first american publication comes a novel bursting with the vitality and suspense that made its author one of crime fictions most dazzling stars. With police scotlands structural changes, ian rankin is offered a steer on a new story for his detective inspector my favourite fictional detective, inspector john rebus, is the policeman many scots would have liked to have been.
Sign up to ian s email newsletter to find out more about his books, get exclusive updates about new releases, and find out when hes on tour. Ians classic lost thriller is published again in november 2019. Rebus will soon be back on the case, reveals ian rankin books. Books how to write a book in 30 days fiction creative writing ian rankin features share.
Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. Bbc radio 4 did dramatizations of rankin s the falls 2008, resurrection men 2008, strip jack 2010, the black book 2012, and black and blue 20 conclusion. Since then, most of his work has been in the rebus series, although he has also written some standalone books and a new series featuring malcolm fox. Titled ian rankin s hidden edinburgh and ian rankin investigates dr jekyll and mr hyde, rankin looks at the origins of the character and the events that led to his creation. Ian rankin on how to write a rebus novel the scotsman. In a truly dickensian style, the cityscape mirrors the contrasting moralities of its citizens, with its fair share of human demons. Standing in another mans grave inspector rebus, book 18 by ian. The mystery of who will be found on the bloody scotland scene this. Back in march, bookpage chatted with internationally bestselling author ian rankin about the complaints, our march 2011 mystery of the month and the first in a new series starring edinburgh cop malcolm fox, who investigates corrupt police officers the impossible dead, the second book in rankins riveting new series, is featured in the december 2011 whodunit column and is. Orion first edition, first printing, mint, newunread in a flawless dust jacket, signed by ian rankin.
Unabridged edition featuring a bonus interview with ian rankin and james macpherson. In the mid1990s, ian ranking wrote three books under the pen name of jack harvey. Mavericks do not join the police any more, crime author ian rankin has argued. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian rankin books online. Ian rankin relaunches the novel he once hoped to bury. The second inspector rebus novel from britains shelve hide and seek.
But 2012 sees his return in standing in another mans grave. I like the way malcolms home life interrupts his work life and i enjoy the banter between colleagues as it is all so human and normal. Rankins latest novel sees him surrounded by younger, hungrier, more venal villains who have no code of ethics whatsoever. Mar 31, 2017 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. May 24, 2012 buy the impossible dead by ian rankin isbn. Back in march, bookpage chatted with internationally bestselling author ian rankin about the complaints, our march 2011 mystery of the month and the first in a new series starring edinburgh cop malcolm fox, who investigates corrupt police officers. The stage debut for the legendary detective john rebus in this brand new, original story by ian rankin, written alongside the awardwinning playwright rona munro. The central was downattheheels and when no blame was ever placed for the fire, no one cared very much. Ian rankins work is now appearing in university literature departments, as modern examples of complex crime fictional works. His next novel, knots and crosses was the beginning of the inspector rebus character. Ian rankin s work is now appearing in university literature departments, as modern examples of complex crime fictional works. The whole series, organised in the order they were originally published. Author interview ian rankin, author of the impossible.